Chelsea have opened transfer negotiations with Aston Villa over a deal for Colombia international striker Jhon Duran.

West Ham are back in for Aston Villa forward Jhon Duran, having previously been knocked back in the summer transfer window - but BirminghamLive Villa fans in our comments section are issuing a firm "hands off" warning to the London club.

Aston Villa have rejected a bid from West Ham for striker Jhon Duran; the forward has recently signed a contract extension until 2030, but only made four Premier League starts this season; the Hammers

Aston Villa have rejected a record bid worth around £57 million from West Ham United for Jhon Durán, insisting the striker is not for sale.

Unai Emery has rejected a second attempt by West Ham to lure the forward away from Villa Park, as the club brushed off a £57million bid from the Londoners. The Hammers had previously tried to purchase the 21-year-old striker last summer, only to be turned down, and received the same response yesterday.

The Hammers are long-term admirers of the 21-year-old striker who recently signed a new deal at Villa Park but remains second choice to Ollie Watkins

West Ham have submitted a club-record bid of £57m to sign Aston Villa forward Jhon Duran.The Hammers have a long-standing interest in Duran and failed with an approach to sign the Colombian

West Ham have had a £57m bid for Jhon Duran rejected by Aston Villa, who are determined not to sell the 21-year-old Colombia forward valued at £80m this month. (Telegraph - subscription required) Want more transfer stories?

West Ham United have submitted an offer worth £57million ($70m) to sign Aston Villa striker Jhon Duran. The east London club are long-term admirers of Duran but their proposal, which includes potential bonuses,

Paris Saint-Germain are looking to bolster their attack for the future, with Aston Villa forward Jhon Durán emerging as a potential target.Journalist Ben Jacobs recently reported that while PSG